Presets
Preview
Shadow 1
CSS Code
box-shadow: 4px 4px 10px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
🎨 What is Box Shadow Generator?
Box Shadow Generator is a visual tool for editing CSS box-shadow properties with real-time preview. Adjust X/Y offset, blur, spread, color, and opacity using sliders, and layer multiple shadows together. Start quickly with presets like soft, hard, neon, and inset shadows, then customize to match your design. Generated CSS code can be instantly copied and applied to your development workflow.
📊 Shadow Property Guide
| Property | Description | Typical Values |
|---|---|---|
| X Offset | Horizontal displacement | -20px to 20px (common) |
| Y Offset | Vertical displacement | 4px to 16px (natural shadow) |
| Blur | Shadow softness | 10px-40px (soft), 0 (hard) |
| Spread | Shadow size adjustment | Negative: shrink, Positive: expand |
| Inset | Inner shadow | Pressed buttons, input fields |
💡 Shadow Design Tips
- Layered shadows: Stack multiple shadows for natural depth perception
- Colored shadows: Use darker versions of element color instead of black
- Soft UI: Combine light + dark shadows for neumorphism effect
- Hover effects: Increase Y offset and blur to create floating appearance
- Performance: Large blur values can be expensive to render on mobile
Frequently Asked Questions
Why use multiple shadows?▼
A single shadow looks flat. Layering multiple shadows combines a close shadow (small, dark) with a distant shadow (large, blurry) to create natural depth perception.
What happens with negative spread?▼
The shadow becomes smaller than the element. Use this to show shadow only directly below an element or to make shadows appear only in specific directions.
When should I use inset shadows?▼
Use inset shadows for pressed button states, inner borders on input fields, and recessed card areas. It gives the feeling that the element is pushed inward.
What is Box Shadow Generator?
Visually edit CSS box-shadow properties. Adjust offset, blur, spread, and color with sliders while seeing real-time preview. Supports multiple shadow layers.